Shelter Staff
Positions & Wage Details:
- Support Staff - $21 per hour, full-time, 7pm-7am
POSITION SUMMARY:
Open Door HousingWorks has a long history of helping people experiencing homelessness in Washington County. We are seeking responsible and compassionate people to help operate with our shelter operations in the Beaverton/Hillsboro area.
Available positions will work overseeing the shelter for approximately 30-50 guests.
Reports to: Site Manager
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Responsible for enforcing guest guidelines
- Maintain calm and compassion under pressure
- Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently, problem solve, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in an environment where people may be verbally or physically hostile.
- Ability to work courteously with the general public, participants, and co-workers.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
- Ability to learn and apply training instruction.
- Professional maintenance of appropriate boundaries.
- Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
- Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects.
- Responsible for checking in guests during designated check-in time
- Responsible for supervising guests and responding quickly and appropriately to any potential issues or conflicts that may arise.
- Check in guests each day and secure/check bags
- Facilitate Timely Transitions for Guests
- Ensure a clean and sanitary environment throughout the entire shelter.
- Distribute linens for the beds (sheet, pillow/pillowcase, blanket)
- Responsible for supervising guests and responding quickly and appropriately to any potential issues or conflicts that may arise.
- Make any notes in the logbook overnight
- Must remain awake during entire shift to monitor shelter activity
- Responsible for supervising guests and responding quickly and appropriately to any potential issues or conflicts that may arise.
- Prep breakfast to-go bags for guests in the morning
- Ensure that guests are woken at designated times and transitioned to checking out of the shelter.
- Ensure a clean and sanitary environment throughout the entire shelter.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understanding of Housing First and Harm Reduction models.
- Must be able pass a pre-employment drug screen, and background check.
- Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
